{"product_id":"cacao-starter-kit","title":"The Cacao Starter Kit | A Small Ritual","description":"\u003ch3\u003eStart here.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been curious about ceremonial cacao and haven't known where to begin, or you're buying for someone who has, this is the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything inside is what we'd hand a friend on their first journey: proper cacao, the one tool that makes it taste the way it should, and something to mark the moment. No prior knowledge needed. No guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Peruvian Criollo ceremonial cacao, pre-chopped\u003c\/strong\u003e — wild-grown, single origin, Reiki infused, and lab tested for purity every batch. Pre-chopped and ready to melt, so there's no wrestling with a solid block on day one. Your choice of: \u003cem\u003e250g = twelve 20g servings. 500g = twenty four 20g servings.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn electric drink stirrer \u0026amp; frother\u003c\/strong\u003e — not a gimmick. This is the difference between a smooth, velvety cup and a gritty one, and it takes about thirty seconds. It's powerful, we use ours daily 18 months on!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTierra Santa palo santo, three sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e — ethically foraged in Peru by Juan's family, who we've bought from for years. One breath of this and the room changes. We have stories about the shifts we've witnessed with this Palo Santo! A must try from us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to make your first cup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA decent dose to get a good feel for cacao, we recommend you measure \u003cstrong\u003e20g\u003c\/strong\u003e of cacao into your cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e150–200ml of water or mylk at 70–80°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hot, but \u003cstrong\u003enever boiling\u003c\/strong\u003e — boiling water is the mistake almost everyone makes first time, it changes the flavour, not to a nice one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFroth for about thirty seconds or more, until it's glossy and well combined, it should become all one dark deep chocolate colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: some sweetener of your choice, maybe a pinch of salt, a little cinnamon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight the palo santo. Sit down. Three slow breaths before your first sip, and stay with it for five minutes after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning or early afternoon suits most people best, cacao is naturally rich in theobromine, so late in the day can keep you up. Two to four times a week is a good place to start to feel the benefits of cacao long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuying it as a gift?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTick the gift box at checkout and tell us what to write on the card. We'll take care of the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure it's their thing? A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gift-card\"\u003egift card\u003c\/a\u003e never goes to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBefore you drink it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeremonial cacao is a whole food, not a supplement, and it's naturally rich in theobromine. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking antidepressants (particularly MAOIs) or heart medication, have a word with your doctor first. It's always good to be sure before adding anything new into your diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirtight, cool, dark, out of the fridge. It'll keep beautifully for 2+years if stored correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spirit Of Cacao","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":48811157160130,"sku":"SOC-KIT-250","price":68.83,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":48811161321666,"sku":"SOC-KIT-500","price":90.65,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/6889\/8242\/files\/250g_ceremonial_cacao_peruvian_criollo_cacao_straight_with_a_whisk_and_3_sticks_of_palo_santo.jpg?v=1789467062","url":"https:\/\/www.spiritofcacao.com.au\/products\/cacao-starter-kit","provider":"Spirit Of Cacao","version":"1.0","type":"link"}